FOV 88 and Sd Kfz 7 in Afrika colors

gary1930 · Post by **gary1930** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 6:50 pm

These are really superb models. They almost make me want to give up 1:18!
Only two problems: it is nearly impossible to get the 7 screws out holding the 7 to the plastic base ( had to break it), and the 88's tow bar will not fit onto the 7's pintle. The paint is Gelbraun from 1944Militaria.

Rowsdower · Post by **Rowsdower** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:03 pm

Very nice! Yeah those scews can be a pain in the ass sometimes. I've got a set of Stanley heavy-duty cutters that will do the trick. If I cant get it out the easy way I cut it out. Had to do that with my Stug III with riders.

Post by **aferguson** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:15 pm

"They almost make me want to give up 1:18!"

you won't be saying that when they both come out in 1/18..

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:53 pm

aferguson wrote:"They almost make me want to give up 1:18!"

you won't be saying that when they both come out in 1/18..

We hope to live so long...

ChairmanMilo · Post by **ChairmanMilo** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:13 am

Odd thing about the display bases. I've never had trouble getting my AFVs separated from their bases... were the screws stripped, or were they just not turning?

Great paint job, Gary. What with the cost of these two items, I wouldn't dream of painting them unless I was a skilled painter. Did you use an airbrush, or did you do it by hand? I'm thinking airbrush because of how difficult it would be to paint all of the intricate parts of the 88.

gary1930 · Post by **gary1930** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:36 am

Milo,

The screws are just too long and torqed in too tight.

I used simple rattle can paint dusted on.
I have airbrushes, but have never found correct Afrika colors to spray. The 1944Militaria Gelbraun appears to be right on.

Jagdpanther · Post by **Jagdpanther** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:38 am

I like it looks good!

krieglok · Post by **krieglok** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 3:33 pm

here is my AK collection, or part of it...

der Vogelfänger · Post by **der Vogelfänger** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:06 pm

krieglok wrote:here is my AK collection, or part of it...

WOW....nice!!

dV

gary1930 · Post by **gary1930** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:23 pm

Beautiful work, krieglok!

I've built the 8-rad also, and am working on the Airfix 1/32 250. I need to get a IV F.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:31 pm

I agree, what Beautiful work you have done!!!!!!!!!!!

krieglok · Post by **krieglok** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:11 pm

Thanks. These are actually older shots. I might have better shots of the artillery if I can locate them. It the stuff at the top of the thread 1:50th?

TJ